Mesa police officer honored for role in saving kids from apartment fire

A Mesa police officer was honored by the city's fire department for his quick thinking during a fire that helped save the life of two kids.

Mesa Police officer honored for heroic act
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On Oct. 23, a Mesa Police officer received an award from the city's fire department, following quick actions that saved two children from a burning apartment over the summer.

Dia de los Muertos celebrated in Mesa
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The community of Mesa came together to remember the deaths of loved ones as the Mesa Arts Center had a Dia de los Muertos event to honor the dead.

Mesa home invasion victim recounts scary moments being tied up, his roommate stabbed

Gabriel Valencio describes how two men tied his wrists early Tuesday morning in a terrifying Mesa home invasion. His roommate was also stabbed but is going to be OK.

Mesa home invasion victim recalls terrifying moments
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Gabriel Valencio describes how two men tied his wrists early Tuesday morning in a terrifying Mesa home invasion. His roommate was also stabbed but is going to be OK.

Mesa approves drive-thru regulation changes
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Mesa city leaders have approved changes to regulations for future drive-thru businesses. While the changes do not limit the number of drive-thru restaurants allowed, it does tighten restrictions, and adds clarification on where a drive-thru can operate.

Special Olympics fall games in Mesa
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The Special Olympics fall games are underway in Mesa. Hundreds of athletes from around the state will be competing and testing their skills. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Crossroads art studio in Mesa
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FOX 10's Anita Roman visits Crossroads in Mesa where people use art as a way to help heal.

'No stress. No strain': Arizona retirees praise the financial security and safety of this retirement hotspot

This Arizonan retirement couple commended their new home state for its safe, costly neighborhoods with close access to medical care and year-round warm weather, and said they're surrounded by Californians who bailed out.

Arizona woman left aghast after pet emu died following MCSO encounter

A woman in the East Valley is distraught, after an encounter with law enforcement left her pet emu dead. "She was just so much fun," said Stephanie Moilan. "I'm really going to miss her."

Shooting suspect who led Mesa officers on chase is struck by patrol car: PD

The situation started just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 30 after someone called 911 to report that there was a fight at a home near Baseline Road and Dobson. One person was reportedly armed with a gun, police said.

Nightly Roundup: Arrest made in Tupac's murder, man shot and killed by Mesa Police

From a long-awaited breakthrough in the murder case of rap legend Tupac Shakur, to a deadly officer-involved shooting in a Mesa neighborhood, here's some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, September 29, 2023.

Man tried to buy firearms with fake ID at Arizona gun show, police say

According to court documents, 22-year-old Nathaniel Mead went to the Crossroads of the West Gun Show and tried to buy firearms with a false ID displaying the name “James Davidson.” Mead also allegedly filled out an ATF form with false information.

Burglary suspect killed in Mesa shooting, police say

Mesa Police say the incident began when officers responded to a burglary at a home in the area. A woman called 911 to report that her ex-boyfriend, 42-year-old Joel Castaneda, broke into her home.

Masterpiece in the heart of Mesa | Cool House
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FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez checks out a beautiful home in the heart of the orange groves in Mesa.